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In UniCredit Bank GmbH v. RusChemAlliance LLC, the UK Supreme Court confirmed the general common law rule that a choice of governing law for a contract as a whole will apply to an arbitration agreement within the contract,...more
It’s not like we didn’t tell you so, cuz we did! Just last year, we predicted that the latest assault on employer arbitration rights had the potential to destroy arbitration everywhere in the country. Is Arbitration Becoming...more
Bryan Dick-Ipsen v. Humphrey, Farrington & McClain, P.C., et al., 2024 IL App (1st) 241043 - Brief Summary - The First District Appellate Court in Illinois affirmed the trial court's denial of a defendant law firm's motion to...more
When parties plan to resolve disputes by arbitration, there are several key considerations regarding procedure. In the third of a multi-part series, we look at two key features to consider when drafting (and applying) your...more
The landscape of construction litigation has undergone a seismic shift in recent years. Gone are the days of crowded hotel conference rooms for mediations and face-to-face depositions. Today, construction litigators find...more
In construction disputes, owners typically deal with defects within the scope of work of the subcontractor or vendor by pursuing claims directly against the general contractor. The owner, however, may consider pursuing claims...more
Despite the common belief, not all legal action is resolved in a courtroom setting. Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution that can be used in most non-criminal cases, including disputes involving contracts,...more
Many neutrals may assume that they have little need for skills in drafting dispute resolution clauses. If so, they are wrong. In fact, there are good reasons why all ADR participants—including the neutrals—need experience in...more
Finally addressing costly mass arbitration concerns, the American Arbitration Association (AAA) and Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services (JAMS) announced major changes to their arbitration rules. The updates aim to...more
As federal courts increasingly scrutinize Article III standing, class action defendants sometimes find themselves winning substantive battles but ultimately losing the standing war. That recently happened in a class action...more
The U.K. Payment Systems Regulator has published a policy statement and draft guidance to support payment service providers in assessing whether an authorized push payment scam claim raised by a consumer is not reimbursable...more
Is your unfavorable arbitration award confidential? Probably, but only if you don't contest it. There has been a recent trend by members of the plaintiffs' bar to use the Federal Arbitration Act's confirmation process to...more
In September 2024, the Seventh Circuit affirmed the grant of a motion to compel arbitration in a proposed class action claiming that Wisconsin-based retailer Menards used a “deceptive bait-and-switch scheme” to charge...more
Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 1034, which extends the exemption from the California Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) for certain employees in the construction industry until January 1, 2038. This extension...more
In our September 2023 newsletter, we wrote about proposed amendments to the English Arbitration Act as it approaches its 30th anniversary. The proposed amendments were seen as very light touch, but included changes to: -...more
In October 2023, a New York medical doctor sat down for a fateful meal with her husband and her mother-in-law at a Florida restaurant owned by the adjacent theme park. The doctor, who suffered from severe nut and dairy...more
On February 28, 2024, the Delaware Court of Chancery “reluctantly” confirmed an arbitrator’s award, leaving many in the private equity community surprised. This decision led to MP Seller Holdings LLC (Seller), seller of a $40...more
Arbitration agreements are intended to preclude litigating disputes in court, but the U.S. Supreme Court has clarified in two recent decisions — Coinbase Inc. v. Suski and Smith v. Spizzirri — that in certain circumstances,...more
The Supreme Court of the Russian Federation on 26 July 2024 issued a ruling (the 26 July Ruling) which effectively restricts enforcement of international arbitration awards against Russian parties rendered by arbitrators from...more
This chapter discusses the valuation of assets and liabilities under Solvency II. Given that strategic asset allocation and investment management are key aspects of an insurer’s business, especially for life insurers, this is...more
Court Finds Mass Arbitration Bellwether and Delegation Provisions Unconscionable - The district court for the Northern District of California recently denied a defendant’s motion to compel arbitration and, in so ruling,...more
In recent years, technology advancement has introduced new methods for contract formation. In particular, the rise of blockchain technology has led to the emergence of “smart contracts”, which are digital contracts which...more
FTC and DOJ Reach US$2.95 Million Settlement with Verkada for Alleged Violations of the FTC Act and CAN-SPAM Act - On August 30, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced a proposed order with Verkada Inc....more
As Hurricane Helene makes landfall in the Southeastern United States, contractors will be halting work on projects throughout the region while awaiting the passage of the severe weather event. When the rain and wind subside,...more
The convenience and widespread use of remote depositions and virtual hearings will not, in seems, make it any easier for plaintiffs to choose what they believe is the most advantageous forum for litigating their cases....more